Vulnerability identifier: #VU15624
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error in Dictionary component when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted dictionary file to read restricted memory.
Mitigation
Update to version 10.14.1.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 10.13.6 17G66, 10.12.6 16G29
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209193
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.